Cook Traditional Valencian Paella + Market Visit (3-Course Meal)

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Hosted through Cozymeal, in the heart of Valencia, this unforgettable 3-course, paella-making experience starts with a guided visit to Ruzafa Market. Walk alongside a local culinary expert as you explore vibrant produce stalls and learn how to choose the best ingredients for a proper Valencian paella.

During the class, you’ll create:

- first course: enjoy a glass of housemade sangria and tapas crafted by the chef
- second course: hands-on Valencian paella with rice, tender chicken, rabbit and fresh vegetables cooked using traditional techniques
- dessert: authentic Valencian sponge cake served with seasonal fruit

This immersive experience combines lively storytelling, top-tier instruction and a passion for local cuisine — one of the most enjoyable ways to experience Valencia’s culinary soul.

Example Menu

Starter

Tapas and Sangria

Prepared in advance by the Chef

Main

Authentic Spanish Paella

With traditional flavors of Valencian paella

Dessert

Valencian Sponge Cake and Seasonal Fruit

Prepared in advance by the Chef

What's Included

full menu featuring sangria, tapas, traditional Valencian paella and local dessert
guided visit to Ruzafa Market to select fresh ingredients
hosted in a professional kitchen studio near the market

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The chef will be waiting for you inside the venue.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Begin your culinary journey with a visit to the colorful Ruzafa Market on this immersive, 3-course cooking class hosted through Cozymeal in Valencia. Guided by a local culinary expert, you’ll select the freshest ingredients for your paella before heading to a nearby professional kitchen studio to bring Spain’s beloved dish to life.

During the class, you’ll create:

- first course: enjoy a welcome sangria and an assortment of chef-prepared tapas
- second course: iconic Valencian paella with chicken, rabbit and seasonal vegetables prepared using time-honored family techniques
- dessert: sweet local Valencian sponge cake served with seasonal fruit

With warm hospitality and deep cultural insight, this experience offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at Valencia’s beloved dish and the culture that surrounds it — a must-do for food lovers.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • This cooking class is designed to accommodate a variety of dietary needs! Please let us know in advance, and we'll do our best to tailor the experience to suit your preferences and restrictions.
Supplied by Cozymeal Cooking Classes

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